这位候选人的演讲充满了平淡的陈述，未能激发听众的兴趣。

The candidate's speech was full of ___bland statements that failed to inspire the audience.

评论家们批评这部电影角色平淡无奇，情节老套。

Critics panned the film for its ___bland characters and predictable plot.

她觉得新公寓的装饰相当平淡，缺乏个性。

She found the decor of the new apartment rather ___bland and lacking in personality.